Popular airline reduces Europe flights and cancels others until June 14

Popular airline reduces Europe flights and cancels others until June 14It comes after reports that Europe potentially has about six weeks' worth of jet fuel leftCommentsTravelCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor12:58, 21 Apr 2026Updated 13:00, 21 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe airline updated its Middle East statement situation (stock image)(Image: Getty)A popular airline has changed some of its flight plans for next month. This affects a few flights in Europe that are not making enough money to keep flying because kerosene prices are rising. However, the airline emphasises that there is no shortage of kerosene.‌KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, which connects to 19 UK airports, recently issued an update to its flight schedule for the coming month, noting several adjustments. On its website, KLM said: "This concerns a limited number of flights within Europe that, due to rising kerosene costs, are currently no longer financially viable to operate.‌"There is no kerosene shortage. KLM will operate 80 fewer return flights to and from Schiphol, which is less than 1% of its European flights during that period."‌It added: "Passengers affected by these changes will be rebooked onto the next available flight. As these are destinations KLM serves multiple times a day — such as London and Düsseldorf — travellers can usually be accommodated quickly. KLM expects a busy May holiday period and is making sure passengers can travel to their holiday destinations as planned."In mid-April 2026, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that Europe has about six weeks' worth of jet fuel left, which could lead to shortages and flight cancellations by early June. The crisis is caused by conflicts in the Middle East that are blocking the Strait of Hormuz, preventing vital supplies from passing through. This situation creates serious risks for summer travel, and airlines are keeping a close eye on their fuel stocks.View 3 ImagesKLM will operate 80 fewer re...